zombieksa Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I know that Hank is our current captain and behind him most people believe Kesler is the next best choice but lets look at Kevin as the next leader of the team. Kevin most likely has a fair few seasons left in him, even if he is pushed to a bottom 4 role he will most likely still be around when the twins retire. - He is probably the best Canuck at handling press, and even during the lockout is constantly on radio stations doing interviews - Had to deal with several seasons of terrible scrutiny, dealt with it maturely. - Started mindcheck - remains charitable even during the lockout - is already a leader as an away alternate captain -Is a fan favourite, a family man, and exudes the qualities of a true Canuck. So, what do you think, should Kevin be the next captain of thhe Vancouver Canucks even if for onky 2-4 seasons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He could be a good Captain I think but Henrik is Captain and by the time he is done someone else may emerge. I don't like the idea of having to resign Bieksa after his next contract is up just because he is the captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Lets not forget what he said about money on the radio. "How much money does someone really need? Come on..." about Ehrhoff lol Bieksa is my favourite Canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I love Bieksa, but I hope that we've got good enough young, leaders when the Sedins retire, that we don't have to make anyone from the 2011 team captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bieksa would be a great captain. I'd be very supportive of his ascendancy to that role if it was relinquished by Hank. He's respected by the players in the locker-room, the coaching staff and management, and the more intelligent of our fan-base. He's a natural leader out on the ice and has had enough experience as an alternate. He's a fixture in Vancouver whose spent his entire career here and most likely will retire as a Canuck. He's an established leader on defence. He doesn't yap unnecessarily. He stands up for his teammates and himself. He doesn't recklessly fight. He's been an effective point producing player as well, which shows that he gets the job done on the ice. He a media darling to say the least. He doesn't seem to lose his cool even in high pressure situations on and off the ice. He seems to naturally want to help younger players. Solid role model for the kiddies. Good head on his shoulders and very intelligent. I could go on, but these are the main reasons that if the captaincy were ever vacant, then Bieksa would fill the role nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of the ES Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Kevin Bieksa over Henrik Sedin? Is that a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtis Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Kevin Bieksa over Henrik Sedin? Is that a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 If he's captain, it'd only be if both Sedins were leaving before him for whatever reason. But I can get behind a Juice for Captain campaign if that ever happens. On a team criticized for lack of toughness and pack mentality, Bieksa's an absolute warrior who'll do anything for his teammates. Kesler was my next-in-line but he'll have to cut the antics and get back to his heart-and-soul game to get my vote back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I think that the role of captain should be left for someone who is less of the rah-rah type, who instead leads by letting his play do the talking. Dan Hamhuis gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I love Bieksa, but I hope that we've got good enough young, leaders when the Sedins retire, that we don't have to make anyone from the 2011 team captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Kevin Bieksa over Henrik Sedin? Is that a joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumquats Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I was started to wonder if this was bumped from his rookie season when everyone loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bieksa would be a great captain. I'd be very supportive of his ascendancy to that role if it was relinquished by Hank. He's respected by the players in the locker-room, the coaching staff and management, and the more intelligent of our fan-base. He's a natural leader out on the ice and has had enough experience as an alternate. He's a fixture in Vancouver whose spent his entire career here and most likely will retire as a Canuck. He's an established leader on defence. He doesn't yap unnecessarily. He stands up for his teammates and himself. He doesn't recklessly fight. He's been an effective point producing player as well, which shows that he gets the job done on the ice. He a media darling to say the least. He doesn't seem to lose his cool even in high pressure situations on and off the ice. He seems to naturally want to help younger players. Solid role model for the kiddies. Good head on his shoulders and very intelligent. I could go on, but these are the main reasons that if the captaincy were ever vacant, then Bieksa would fill the role nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He could be, or he could just be being a nice guy. He doesn't have to have political aspirations to help out in the community and be a good interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thank y ou Sharp for reiterating what I was saying. I also understand the aspiration of a young pla yer becoming captain, bt I think in the interum of Hank retiring, and the emergence of a true leader from the prospect pool, Kevin is the most obvious choice, I doubt he would say no to a 2 or 3 year leadership role. He loves this city, and its fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I think Henrik Sedin is an awesome captain. My list would go: 1. Sedin 2. Hamhuis 3. Bieksa 4. Kesler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 PUHLEEZE! Bieksa....the guy is such a pout dog on the ice its almost as embarrasing as Kes's diving...and yet people wanted him to be Captain...laughable~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzipunch Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 We already have one of the best captains in the NHL and Bieksa doesnt need a letter C on his jersey to be exactly what he is which is a born leader amazing player, great teamate and one of the best overall defenseman to ever put on the nucks jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biznow Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bieksa over Kesler any day of the week. You don't want a guy with such ridiculous diving antics being your captain, because you dont want your young players thinking its ok. Bieksa seems to be held in high regard inside the dressing room, he is a team first guy, and just a general beauty all around. That being said, if something crazy happened, and we lost Henrik to injury or something, Daniel Sedin is my next choice for captain, with Bieksa sitting in 3rd. Malhotra would be right up there if not for his decline following the injury. My rankings: 1.Henrik Sedin 2.Daniel Sedin 3.Kevin Bieksa 4.Alex Burrows 5.Dan Hamhuis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin-B Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bieksa would be a great captain. I'd be very supportive of his ascendancy to that role if it was relinquished by Hank. He's respected by the players in the locker-room, the coaching staff and management, and the more intelligent of our fan-base. He's a natural leader out on the ice and has had enough experience as an alternate. He's a fixture in Vancouver whose spent his entire career here and most likely will retire as a Canuck. He's an established leader on defence. He doesn't yap unnecessarily. He stands up for his teammates and himself. He doesn't recklessly fight. He's been an effective point producing player as well, which shows that he gets the job done on the ice. He a media darling to say the least. He doesn't seem to lose his cool even in high pressure situations on and off the ice. He seems to naturally want to help younger players. Solid role model for the kiddies. Good head on his shoulders and very intelligent. I could go on, but these are the main reasons that if the captaincy were ever vacant, then Bieksa would fill the role nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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